The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-02
Society Events.

The engagement Is announced of Miss Carrie Kahn
and Mr.. Ferd. Ach. of Dayton, o.
Mr.. Geo. Catterson and Miss Jennie McOuat will be
married Thursday evening at st. Pauls Cathedral.
Miss Hattie Hale gave charming little luncheon
Yesterday to N number of her Classical School girl
friends.
The ladies' Of the Floyer Mission will hold their
ANNUAL fair the first weN in November and call it the
marche des heurs-
The marriage Of Mr. Howard Allen Benton and Miss
Frances Stevenson viii occur on Tuesday Oct T. at
noon. the home of the bride. No. 71O North Della
street
Miss Minnie Coffin gave an elegant dinner party,
onsisting of nine courses. last Tuesday eveninz z.
Those present were the Misses Coffin, Phillips and
John and Had" Murphy
Colonel J. O. Sawson of Logan county Kentucky,
formerly resident of indianapolis, and Miss Kate
dence OF the brides father, Mr.. Robt Smison. at
Linn GIove, Adams county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble Butler gave an elegant dinner
honor of Mr. II. b. Hammond and wife. of New
York. Among the guests we're Mr. and Mrs John
A. c. Harris Mr.. and Mrs. v. T. Malott. Mr.. and
Mrs John NJ. Judah Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Mckee and
others.
the South.street Baptist Church last Tuesday
evening. The special features of the programme
with his magic lantern the recitation Might before
Christmas" by Miss Amy Jacobs the Quartette.
Rock of Ages" by Fred Aisen and the recitation
king Robert of Sicily" by Miss Katie Eden.
The young ladies of the Second Presbyterian Church
viii tender a reception to Mr.. Tako- Hideyoshi. a
Japanese nobleman at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. J. Osgood on North Meridian street. Tuesday
prefer and three attendants The ladies' viii have .
tearoom, furnished in japanese style, where the vs-
tor may quaff the drink mbolc of the Orient and
q souvenir cup and saucer will be given to each. In
order to meet the necessary to the reception.
number of fancy articles win be offered for sale. It
is the intention have the reception handsome
any private ever given here.
The ladies of the Free Kindergarten and Children's
Aid Society win give their tea, which was postponed
from last Thursday. on Friday afternoon and
evening of this week. at the residence of Mrs Charles
= kreseo on North lln9is street short musical
be candy aud fruit all The following ladies
f. Kregelo and s. X. Fletcher. heads of the sections;
J. w. Hess, II. p. WetrelI, James Mckee. A. NJ. De
Souehet, Bradbury. Frank Bird, Albert Baker E.
Jscoby VIM Couehen, a. A. Barnes, W. II. Cook,
Ae1e sdrs Lns lanes lanes Baker 1br Chap
Smith W. II. Manshsld. Major Taylor q. L. Kitten
house W. J. Steele. W. T. Bingham W. q. Lynn.
Holman. r. Hill. and Richards. and Miss Maggie
Laird. The tea will continue from to IL o'clock,
end gentlemen are particularly invited to attend.
The social event of the week was the party given on
Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Nc
Donald at their home, No 5S4 North Meridian street
Tho inclement weather which prevailed during the
entire day cleared at night. and the full moon light
made the evening most propitious. There was large
n number Of guests from abroad. The floors were
covered with white and the entire floral decorations
were of green The corners were filed with plants
reaching nearly TO the ceiling, and the pleasing ar
rangement made them visible when the
crowded to their utmost capacity. The mantels
banked with delicate ferns of a varieties and
the piano was decorated with small palms. In the
library punch was served all the evening from the
celebrated bowl, which was presented to Mrs. Nc
Donald by the United States Senator'S while Mr.
Mcdonald was member of that body. The cos
tunes rich and elegant that of the hostess at
tracing particular attention It of mahogany
red velvet the skirt of striped brocade and the
and train plain Ornaments of gold bead passener.
terie with beads pendant gave the costume its only
decoration. except the rich lace at the neck and
sleeves and diamonds worm She carried bou-
auet of Marechal Neil roses. The attendance was
characteristics of the gatherings held here or
fifteen years ago, when whole families were always in
vised parents and daughters enjoying the same
pleasure and that account the party of Wednesday
was partic ularly enjoyed by the guests.